Read. Play. Atelier.

Every child has a
reading story.

Your child's is still being written. Read Play Atelier gives you the tools, the lessons, and the map to help them find their way.

Ms. Ashley

Hi, there. I’m Ms. Ashley. Tap to hear a welcome.

Four reading stages: Pre-Readers, Beginning & Emerging Reader, Reading to Learn, Advanced Readers — illustrated as a seed, sprout, plant, and full tree
Ok, brain. I’m ready to learn.

Start with the Free Reading Check

Not sure where your child is? The Free Reading Check helps you see where reading is getting stuck and what to tend to next.

1
Take the Free Reading Check

Five minutes. Clear answers. No guessing.

2
See your child’s reading stage

Not by grade level. By what their brain is ready for right now.

3
Choose the right next support

Free tools, the Reading Library, or a session with Ms. Ashley.

4
Keep growing

Guided lessons and tools your family can use at home. At your child’s pace.

Take the Free Reading Check
Start here.

Learning to read tools.

Sound Spotter
Phonemic Awareness
Sound Spotter
Listen for sounds, syllables, and patterns in spoken words.
Free now
Word Decoder
Phonics and Decoding
Word Decoder
Break words apart by syllable type and put them back together.
Free now
Sight Word Spotter
High-Frequency Words
Sight Word Spotter
Practice the words that show up on every single page.
Free now
Brain Builder
Brain Work
Brain Builder
Build focus, memory, and flexible thinking — the skills behind reading.
Free now
More tools inside the Library
Members get access to every tool, matched to their reader's stage.
Syllable Scout Sound Spotter Word Decoder Brain Builder Fluency Coach Meaning Maker
Journal
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Every child has a reading story.

Find the right next step for yours.

You can’t rush a garden. But you can give it exactly what it needs to grow. Start where your child is right now.

Ms. Ashley

One on one

Work directly with Ms. Ashley.

Personalized reading coaching. Zoom or in person in New Orleans. Accuracy first. Fluency next.

$50 · 30 min

$75 · 45 min

$100 · 60 min

Book a session
Meet your child exactly where they are.

Why families come back

Ms. Ashley working with a student on reading skills

Read. Play. Atelier. was created by Ashley Testerman, M.Ed. I am a reading specialist with 19 years of real students. I help families figure out where reading is getting stuck and what to do next.

When it feels hard, it means the brain is working. Every tool here is built on that belief. Rooted in the Science of Reading. Grown with care. One reader at a time.

M.Ed. Reading Specialist 19+ years in education Science of Reading aligned Parent-friendly support
What families say

Real families. Real results.

Ashley was pivotal in ensuring my daughter’s academic success. She has the ability to make learning fun and keep the student engaged. She is creative and passionate about learning, which is infectious. We appreciated her personalized approach and her attention to detail when it came to focusing on areas that needed work. She is truly a gifted educator and we are so grateful.

Jill F.
Parent, New Orleans

Ms. Ashley’s thoughtful approach has really helped my son. She really understands his learning needs and adapts to what works best for him. He looks forward to spending time with her.

Eva S.
Parent

Max loves his sessions with Ms. Ashley. He always feels so confident after he meets with her and his reading and comprehension skills continue to develop and grow!

Tammy H.
Parent
19+
Years of experience
M.Ed.
Graduate trained specialist
SOR
Science of Reading aligned
Books, tools, and resources

From the Read. Play. Atelier. Shop

A few favorites. Browse everything at the shop.

Free Download
Reading Tracker
Track books read and rate them with five stars. Printable, ready to use.
Free
Download
The Vowel Story
Direct Purchase
The Vowel Story
A decodable picture book that makes vowel sounds unforgettable.
$20
Buy Now
Student Smart Skills
Amazon
Student Smart Skills
11 Brain Work skills for rising 5th through 8th graders.
$25
Buy on Amazon
Browse the full shop
Ok, brain. I’m ready to learn.

Every child has a reading story. Let’s find yours.

The Free Reading Check takes five minutes. You will know exactly where your child is and what their brain is ready to learn next.

Take the Free Reading Check
The Reading World

Every stop on the trail
has a place on the map.

From the Land of Letters to the Summit of Word Power — explore the world your child is moving through, one stop at a time.

Explore the Reading World
The Reading World Map